Bryce & Grand Canyon Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Bryce & Grand Canyon Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
2025: Jul-Aug2026: Jun-Aug
Utah & Arizona's Majestic National Parks
Hike, bike and canyoneer through whimsical rock formations in some of the most epic landscapes in the US. Two spectacular national treasures. One epic trip.
Highlights
- Hike to Bright Angel Point for views of the Grand Canyon's sheer cliffs and the winding Colorado River below
- Discover Bryce Canyon’s giant amphitheater of hoodoos and other astonishing rock formations along the Queen’s Garden Trail
- Bike in Red Canyon’s wonderland of crimson rocks, desert wildflowers and scampering wildlife
- Rappel down the walls of a majestic slot canyon and learn canyoneering skills from an expert guide
- Stargaze, sit fireside and experience the joys of glamping at the incomparable Under Canvas resort
Start/End St. George
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Venture into Grand Canyon National Park, an immense marvel over 277 miles long and nearly 18 miles wide! • Savor sweeping views of the incredible natural formation from Bright Angel Point • Kids make like early pioneers, exploring the Grand Canyon's rim by mule • Adults enjoy the canyon's beauty on a hike of their choosing—maybe the North Kaibab Trail for a descent into the canyon or follow the Widforss Trail for an astounding view of the majestic San Francisco Peaks • A drive to Cape Royal provides superb views of the Colorado River as it slices through the earth • Put your feet up while gazing over the canyon from the lodge's balcony.
Nights 1-2
This 1920s rustic stone-and-wood lodge is perched above the grandeur of the remote North Rim.
Days 3-6
Discover Bryce Canyon's giant amphitheater of hoodoos—the unique geological formations the park was created to protect • With the help of local guides, enjoy an adventurous day of canyoneering as a family • Hike within a labyrinth of spires, windows, pinnacles and other vivid rock formations sprouting from the floor of Queen's Garden—nowhere else on Earth are they found in such a high concentration • Pedal to our scenic glamping retreat and at the end of day, take your stargazing to a whole new level • Hike through Red Canyon surrounded by towering ponderosa pines and red sandstone spires.
Nights 3-5
Praised by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Sunset Magazine, this upscale glamping retreat located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park is the perfect place to enjoy modern amenities and be immersed in nature.
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim provides unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, but it is simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. The lodge has basic guest rooms that are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips.
At Under Canvas Bryce Canyon, we stay in large canvas-walled platform tents. Each is outfitted with a king-size bed, wood burning stove, and en suite bathroom. While our tents are comfortable, they do not have electricity or air-conditioning. Our location is close to the national parks, state parks and open land, so we may occasionally glimpse wildlife strolling through camp. With canvas walls and doors, sound may carry from nearby tents and chirping crickets, so we suggest packing earplugs.
Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout this trip.
The properties we use on this trip are chosen for their character and ideal location—they are not known for their food. Meals can be simple and menu options tend to lack variety. Please be aware that options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb meals will be especially limited and substitutions are rarely available.
The National Park Service has many regulations on hiking. In Bryce Canyon National Park, your leaders can hike with you but can’t act as “interpretive guides.” They’ll also be unable to hike with you on certain trails in Grand Canyon National Park. Throughout the trip, your leaders will give an orientation to the area’s flora, fauna and terrain before your hikes and rides. Thank you for helping us cooperate with each park’s regulations.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
This 1920s rustic stone-and-wood lodge is perched above the grandeur of the remote North Rim.
Nights 3-5
Casual Hotel
Praised by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Sunset Magazine, this upscale glamping retreat located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park is the perfect place to enjoy modern amenities and be immersed in nature.
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 11 customers
Phenomenal family trip that exceeded our expectations.
We just completed the Grand Canyon & Bryce family adventure with our kids aged 8,12,15. The trip was an amazing success and every member of our family had an absolute blast and was so sad the trip had to end. Each of the leaders were beyond exceptional at making sure all parties had everything needed and Backroads did an amazing job at planning an itinerary with activities that were great for everyone. Priceless amazing family memories were made and we will definitely repeat with Backroads in the future.
Unforgettable southwestern adventure
I took my four kids in this trip and we have not stopped talking about it since returning home. The stunning landscape, history, biking, hiking, canyoneering, fellow travelers, and three amazing guides made it a trip we will remember forever.
This is the ultimate way to see the Bryce/Zion
My children describe the canyoneering portion of this tour as their best experience ever. At ages 13 and 9, they have many more experiences in front of them, but the tour made a huge difference in their lives. The Bryce and Zion components were both amazing, including the hotels. It is an epic backroads experience, with wonderful activities, food, support, and thoughtful reflections on the history of the places.
"Best trip ever" said all 3 of my kids!
This was our first BR trip and it was absolutely fabulous! BR did a great job of organizing this trip. Our trip leaders were super and all of the families were like-minded: adventurous, easy going, and pleasant. Our kids were all friends by day 2 and sharing 1 "kid van". Kids ages ranged from 6-17, and all got along very well. Adults had a wonderful time as well. We are already looking forward to our next BR adventure!
Fantastic Family Multi-Adventure Trip - Enjoyed by All Ages!
Thank you for sharing your talents, love of nature, unflappable enthusiasm, attention to detail, and leadership skills. I thoroughly enjoyed the Backroads Active vacation style, and services provided. From the hiking to the biking, routes to the rooms, leaders to the landscape, food to the fun factor, every detail and experience was coordinated with expertise. Thank you for catering with kindness, and personality, and bringing a systematic approach and engagement to the coordination of our family excursion. The Backroads way of travel and vacationing, left an impression, and enabled me to have an enjoyable, active, and memorable time with my family.
Amazing adventure
Amazing experience for the whole family that exceeded already high expectations. Loved that we could do some activities together and others to accommodate our own levels of comfort. Could not have asked for better leaders, and food selection was amazing (I eat primarily vegan and was happy with availability at lodges and Backroads prepared meals. Also loved healthy snacks...nuts, dried fruit, Kind and Lara bars). Every day was a great adventure with breathtaking hikes and bike rides to accommodate all skill levels. The lodges all had unbeatable locations either in the parks or directly adjacent. I would highly recommend!
Fantastic trip - enjoyed every minute!
Verified Buyer
We had a terrific trip! The leaders on this trip were absolutely fantastic! There is no way to improve them. Please know that I don't say this lightly. The kids had a great time - everyone got along really well. Same for the adults - we all had a blast.
Our trip exceeded all our expectations!!
Verified Buyer
My wife daughter and I had been looking forward to this trip very much. We had high expectations and this trip exceeded them all. Our leaders Adam, Quinnen, and Andrew were tremendous. All three of them truly enjoyed making this trip a memorable one for our entire group. They were great with the children and the big kids (adults) too.
Priceless!
Verified Buyer
Loved this trip just as much as the last two! Leaders were outstanding as usual. Can't wait for the next trip. Thank you once again for a a priceless vacation!
Three amazing National Parks in 6 days!
Verified Buyer
Amazing National Parks - 3 all packed into 6 days!! Just awesome! Our leaders were AMAZING! They were a great team and great individually! Our guides never thought about themselves...they thought about how to make each family enjoy their vacation to the fullest! They didn't care about getting wet, problem solving, or making that extra pit stop...they did it with a genuine smile!
Dates & Prices
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